With over a quarter of the Northern League Division One season already in the history books before even reaching October, it is time for a change of course and one that comes in the form of knockout football for Newcastle Blue Star. Blue Star’s first attempt at driving down the road to Wembley was foiled back in August after losing to Blyth Spartans in the Extra Preliminary Round of the FA Cup and although the thought of a lengthy cup run was an enticing one, a 2-0 reverse at

After a hard fought win at Yarm & Eaglescliffe seven days ago, Newcastle Blue Star found themselves on the other side when it comes to a defeat by the narrowest of margins. Their 1-0 win last Saturday was then mirrored by the opposite outcome on Tuesday when at home to Bishop Auckland. Paul Brayson’s men welcomed the current Northern League Division One leaders to the KD Stadium in midweek and matched them stride for stride in the first 45 minutes as the two teams went back i

After a Bank Holiday win over Yarm & Eaglescliffe on Saturday, Newcastle Blue Star find themselves back in action this evening and although the visit of Bishop Auckland is set to be a tough one, it will come off the back of a real shift at the weekend. A shift that ultimately produced another set of maximum points for Paul Brayson’s men and with Jakub Zych’s powerful run early in the first half being rewarded with a goal, it was that single moment of quality that proved to be

A rare midweek off in this season’s early schedule and after the way Saturday’s clash at home to Northallerton concluded, the additional rest would have been welcome to the players and supporters in Blue Star colours. After Paul Brayson’s men fell behind to Northallerton at the KD Stadium, there was a sense that it was going to end up as one of those days. Chance after chance being swatted away be the opposition’s number one, his goal frame also living something of a charmed

The second of two home league games in a week for Newcastle Blue Star and after Tuesday’s outing against Crook Town, manager Paul Brayson will hope that his players can deliver more of the same in terms of performance. Especially as those terms led to a first win of the campaign at the KD Stadium and with both Cameron Brewis and Jakub Zych scoring fantastic strikes from long distance, it was then a short wait until all three points were confirmed. Admittedly there was a perio

After a quartet of matches on the road, Newcastle Blue Star return to Scotswood in just a few hours and although the KD Stadium will be familiar territory, a lack of home league win thus far has been a rather unfamiliar feeling this season. However, a first league win was collected a week ago and after getting the better of Blyth Town on the Tuesday, Paul Brayson and his players made the trip to Shildon on Saturday while looking for back-to-back victories. Unfortunately for B

It may have taken five attempts but Tuesday night saw Newcastle Blue Star collect their first win of this current Northern League season and if you do have to wait that long, then you may as well make it worthwhile. Especially as Paul Brayson’s men had the rather unenviable task of travelling to then league leaders Blyth Town but with the KD Stadium outfit collecting all three points thanks to a 3-1 win, it was Tuesday’s hosts who ended the game with a feeling of envy. On the

Newcastle Blue Star are thrilled to welcome talented goalkeeper Will Anderson to the club, joining on an initial short-term loan from South Shields FC. The 18 year old shot stopper started his career at Killingworth, before enjoying a 5 year spell at Newcastle United, and is currently with the Mariners in the National League North after impressing during pre-season. Anderson, who joins straight up with the lads ahead of tomorrows league fixture vs Shildon, said: “I’m really

After a dalliance with the FA Cup at the weekend, Newcastle Blue Star find themselves back in league action this evening and after pitching up in Blyth on Saturday, they once again return to this pocket of Northumberland in just a few hours. Whereas it was the Spartans who played the role of opponents just over 72 hours ago, it is now time for Blyth Town to take over hosting duties and with the start that the latter have made this season, it is a case of out of the frying pan

After a difficult opening to the league campaign, Newcastle Blue Star will be hoping the FA Cup can provide a welcome change of focus as they make the relatively short journey to Blyth Spartans on Saturday. That opening to the season sees Blue Star still searching for their first league victory of the season and the search continues after suffering a 4-1 defeat at Easington Colliery on Wednesday night, leaving the Scotswood outfit with just a single point to their name. Their

Player Departure | Sean Reid Newcastle Blue Star can confirm that club captain Sean Reid has departed NE15 after 70 appearances and countless magical moments. A key player, and fan favourite, Reidy has been an influential player on the pitch since coming to Scotswood - helping lead the lads to many a memorable moment. Despite a significant health scare, the club stood by the skipper who returned to the pitch following a period on the sidelines, and Reidy repaid the faith, goi

After a flurry of home league games at the KD Stadium, Newcastle Blue Star find themselves on the road for the first time this season and after struggles at Scotswood, they will be looking for better fortunes on enemy territory. Three successive encounters in front of their own support but failure to find a first league win of the season has been a large source of frustration for Blue Star – frustration that would have increased after Friday’s defeat to Whickham. A defeat tha

The third league game in less than a week for Newcastle Blue Star, the third successive home encounter of the new campaign and, with the phrase ‘third time lucky’ well known to many, the KD Stadium outfit will hope that is the case this evening. After being thwarted on the opening day by Redcar Town, Blue Star were then foiled by Kendal Town on Tuesday night. The 3-2 defeat to the newly promoted outfit on Saturday was followed by an entertaining 3-3 draw in midweek. Tuesday’s

As the Northern League season got underway at the weekend, Newcastle Blue Star’s clash with Redcar Town was the first of three successive home games for Paul Brayson’s men - all scheduled with the space of seven days. A quickfire tempo to the opening week of the campaign and with Blue Star being foiled at the KD Stadium on Saturday, they will hope for better fortunes when welcoming Kendal Town through the doors in just a few hours. While the opening day seems to be something

Although the World Cup may have driven some interest over the summer months, it is the Northern League that pumps through the veins of supporters in this area and no sooner than six days after Spain earned global supremacy for a second time do Newcastle Blue Star return to action. Paul Brayson’s men have been put through their paces in the off-season and although a handful of friendlies will have sharpened fitness over the past few weeks, there can be no substitute for the de

Newcastle Blue Star can confirm the signing of Cameron Brewis, the exciting young forward joining NE15 following an impressive pre-season campaign. Eagle eyed spectators, and social media followers, will have spotted Cam over the last 4 weeks, the former Whickham and Whitley Bay man having joined the lads throughout our pre-season schedule since coming back in June. The versatile and creative forward has been an instrumental play maker in our friendlies so far, and even poppe

A new front man: Euan Potts joins Newcastle Blue Star Newcastle Blue Star are thrilled to announce the signing of forward Euan Potts, the talented 25-year old committing to NE15 following an impressive pre-season campaign. Having represented both Blyth Spartans & Blyth Town last season, Pottsy brings valuable experience from the Northern Premier League, and a natural eye for goal. This was on display for all at NE15 yesterday as the forward scored a delightful solo goal v

Summer signing number 3 has landed in NE15, as Newcastle Blue Star welcomes the highly rated and sought after Joe Eggleston, who joins us from Alnwick Town. The talented youngster, who scored an absolute worldie against us back in March 2023 up at St James’ Park, has already racked up over 150 appearances for his former club and will be no stranger to new assistant manager Richie Latimer who award Eggy Managers Player of the Season at Alnwick’s 24/25 end of season awards. A p

Newcastle Blue Star are delighted to announce the signing of talented central midfielder Danny Anderson, becoming Paul Brayson’s second signing of the summer. With a background including Northern Premier League game time at Blyth Spartans, League Cup winning Ashington AFC, and playing against the Star for North Shields last season, Anderson will bring both skill and experience to NE15. A player who likes to dictate the game and make moments happen, Anderson will strengthe